Early Dismissal Tomorrow @ 2:15 pm

Students had fun learning and playing a new game called Ladders during our Rise and Shine Calendar time this morning.

In Social Studies, we took a closer look at each communities 'land' features.  Students hilighted text and took bullet notes.  We recognized that the land in Devon is snow and ice covered during the winter, just as it is in Iqaluit!  The difference is that the land below the surface, in Iqaluit,  is ALWAYS frozen!

In Math, students completed a Patterns Assessment assignment.

In Daily 5, we have built up to 15 minutes of stamina during Read To Self and 6 minutes during Writing Time!  Our Foundation lesson today was Listen to Reading: Set Up the Technology.  Students will be using the Chromebooks as one device for Listen to Reading.  They were shown how to log in, how to access Listen To Reading websites and what to do.

Book Orders Due tomorrow!

In Social Studies today, we looked a little more closely at the 3 communities which we will be studying this year in Grade Two:  Meteghan, Nova Scotia; Iqaluit, Nunavut; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Marathon of Hope donation from 2S was $38!!

This morning, RBES students got a little damp as we completed the Terry Fox Run the route.  Thank you to the Devon Lions who supplied water bottles, apples and granola bars for us to enjoy.

Terry Fox Run tomorrow...rain or shine!

Today students used the Chromebooks for the first time.  We were able to get logged in and did great!  If your child does not have headphones, please send a set to school ASAP.

Congratulations to all of our Cross Country Runners who raced this morning in Leduc!  We had 8 students from 2S competing!

Reminders:

-Hot Lunch and Milk Order information was sent home today

-Picture Day is October 7, 2014

-Friday is wear red and white day

-Book Orders are due at the end of the month.  Orders will be accepted until September 30th.

Toonie for Terry

On Friday, we will be participating in the Terry Fox Run.  We are encouraging students to bring in a Toonie for Terry - funds go to Cancer Research.

In Math today, we continued to build Growing Patterns.  We learned that we can make Growing Patterns with shapes AND numbers!

The focus in today's assembly was RESPECT!

PD Day Tomorrow....No School!

In Math, we have been building and extending growing patterns.

Our Library block is scheduled for Thursday afternoons.  Students are allowed to take 3 books out of the library.  We all love listening to Mrs. Becker's stories!

Had to snap this picture.....working hard in Grade 2!

Our First Tasty Tuesday!

Today we had our First Tasty Tuesday.  Students received a copy of their recipe and followed directions to create Caramel Apple Dips.  They wrote a recipe review, describing things they may have seen, smelled, touched, heard and most importantly, tasted!

International Dot Day

Using Pastels, we created our own Dot Masterpieces

Today was International Dot Day, a day where millions of people around the world celebrate all that creativity inspires and invites! 

During Daily 5 we have been building our staminaI  During Read To Self, we have worked our way up to reading independently for 7 minutes!  It is important to read everyday - we will become better readers and it is fun!

We had library today!

Student Verification Forms were sent home today.  It is extremely important to have these forms returned as soon as possible, allowing the office time to make any updates or changes to your child's file.

In Math today, students were given 15 beads (3 of one color, 6 of one color and 6 of another color).  They worked in pairs to design a pattern that showed at least 3 repeats of a pattern core and  all the beads had be used.

A new game we learned in our Rise and Shine Binder.  All you need is a pencil and 4 'halved' circles.  Ask you child to teach you how to play!

Another Busy Day!

Playing a new game:  Stepping Stones during Calendar time 

Building repeating patterns which have two attributes

 In Social Studies, we have been working on Mapping Skills.  Using a compass rose and student created key, students followed directions to design their own city.

Homework: This Is Me! assignment

In your child's Take Home Folder, you will find the This Is Me assignment, along with instructions which are taped to the back.  Please have this assignment completed and returned no later than Monday, September 15th.

In Math today, we continued to work on building repeating patterns and circling the pattern core.  As a culminating activity, students made Friendship Bracelets, by building a repeating pattern.  They turned out beautifully!

What a beautiful, sunny Friday!

For gym today, students participated in an Physical Activity Orienteering activity.  Using a map of the school yard, students ran around to several 'controls' and completed various physical activities.  Ask them which was their favorite!

With a partner, students played a game called Spider Trap today - so fun!

In math, we continued building repeating patterns.  Students used a 'pattern core string' to circle the core (the part that repeats) in each pattern.

Our t-shirt orders have been placed.  If you have not sent in $12 for your child's t-shirt as of yet, please send it tomorrow.

Here is 2S participating in a body break.  Our brains work very hard all day and sometimes we need to take a break to move and shake!

We continued to build repeating patterns in math.

Unfortunately, my phone email is blocked and I am unable to receive any pictures for our BLOG!

In Math today, we began the unit on Patterning.  Students used manipulatives (unifix cubes, buttons, pattern blocks, etc.) to create repeating patterns.  We focused on building, describing and extending AB repeating patterns.  Check your child's agenda for an example of their work.  Can they predict what will come next?

I apologize for the incorrect information regarding early dismissal today in my newsletter.  Our first Early Dismissal will be on October 1st.

Off to a great start!

Our first day is in the "books" and what a great day it was!  This morning, students were welcomed in front of the school where they learned where we will be lining up each morning.  This is a new morning routine and one that we are all very excited about!   

In the morning we talked about the many emotions you may feel on the first day of school.  To calm any nerves we drank a little Jitter Juice.  Yummy!

Students created their self portraits for our class shirts.  The order is going in tomorrow, please send $12 to school as soon as you are able.

In the afternoon, Mary Lambert visited the school and performed for all RBES students.  Madison and Damien enjoyed "shakin' it up" on stage!